Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
CrownHeights.info and Lubavitch Archives present a unique pair of photos of the Rebbe under the Chupah, listening to the reading of the Kesubah and wishing the chosson and kallah mazel tov, circa mid 1950s.
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Weekly Letter: A Shidduch Is a Lifetime Decision
As we approach Tu B’Av, an auspicious day for Shidduchim, we present a letter from the Rebbe on that subject. The letter, written originally in English, is from the archives of the Rebbe’s personal trusted secretary, Rabbi Nissan Mindel.
Judaism Comes to Australia’s Outback
Accosted. That was the word that came to Phil’s mind when the three bearded jacketed Rabbis approached him. “Excuse me, are you Jewish?” they asked.
In a letter sent to his family from Federal prison, Sholom Rubashkin expressed support and encouragement for the effort to unite members of the community to have a Sefer Torah written in his merit.
From Prison, Sholom Rubashkin Expresses Support for Torah Campaign
In a letter sent to his family from Federal prison, Sholom Rubashkin expressed support and encouragement for the effort to unite members of the community to have a Sefer Torah written in his merit.
BRDC Marks End of Successful Summer with BBQ
Bais Rivkah Day Camp ended off an incredible eight weeks of a “Hakhel summer” with a barbeque lunch for mothers and daughters.
Police Apprehend Knife-Wielding Mugger Terrorizing Crown Heights
A pair of violent muggers went on a robbery spree on Sunday night in Crown Heights, committing a string of five robberies (up from the initially reported three) in the span of a few hours. This morning, police announced charges against one of them.
Cato, Rosenbaum Reunite for 25th Anniversary of Riots
Carmel Cato, whose son Gavin died after he was hit by a Chasidic Jewish driver in August of 1991, and Professor Norman Rosenbaum, whose brother was murdered in the riots that ensued, have reunited ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Crown Heights Riots to denounce violence of all forms and to discuss healing between the two communities.
A Quest to Visit Every Jewish Inmate in America
The mattresses had been much thinner and harder in his former prison, which lacked air-conditioning and was full of gang activity. So why did L.S. (who is currently serving time in Kansas) want to transfer back there?
Video: Vizhnitzer Rebbe Dances with Frankfurt Shliach
On his way to vacation in Switzerland, the Rebbe of Vizhnitz visited the Great Synagogue of Frankfurt, Germany, which is home to a Chabad Yeshiva, led by Rabbi Yerachmiel Havlin.
Here’s My Story: Community Affairs
A former member of the Knesset, Rabbi Avraham Leizerson has served for the past 16 years as chairman of Chinuch Atzmai, Israel’s independent religious education system. He was interviewed by JEM’s My Encounter with the Rebbe project in his home in February of 2012.
Photo: Lubavitch Archives
From Days Gone By: Camp Gan Israel-Detroit, 1968
Campers at Gan Israel-Detroit sit in the dining room with their counselor in the summer of 1968. Can you identify anyone in the photo? Bonus photo in the extended article.
Tylenol Use During Pregnancy Tied to Behavior Issues in Kids
Women who take the common pain reliever acetaminophen (brand name Tylenol) during pregnancy may be more likely to have children with behavior problems than those who don’t use the drug, a British study suggests.
Video: Week 6 at CGI-NY
The campers and staff of Gan Yisroel-NY had an inspiring and fun-filled sixth week of camp, the highlights of which were captured in this video.
Chabad Hebrew Academy students help spread the mulch for the new playground.
Tampa Bay Chabad Wins Contest, Gets Playground
Kids can learn a lot on a playground. They learn about cooperation, sportsmanship, leadership, independence and to try new things. Conveying that message in a video, as well as a concerted voting campaign, helped Chabad of Tampa Bay, FL, win a national contest to receive a $20,000 grant for a new playground.
Photos: Eli Marcus Rocks CGI-Montreal
On Monday night, after an amazing sunny day of sports, water activities, and lots of learning, the shul at Camp Gan Yisroel-Montreal was literally shaking from the enthusiasm and spirit! When the CGI family, singer Eli Marcus and musician Fitche Bensimon get together it is an event not to be missed.
Jack Hananya of Long Island, N.Y., underwent a kidney transplant at Weill Cornell Medical Center after battling kidney disease for two decades. His donor was a Chabad rabbi. Hananya, a native Israeli, stands with his three sons, from left: Yuval, Guy and Tomer.
Father of Three Receives Kidney, Thanks to Shluchim
By the time most people on the East Coast had finished lunch and returned to work, Jack Hananya of Long Island, N.Y., was in recovery in a Manhattan hospital room, having just received a life-saving gift thanks to two Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries and a little matchmaking.
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